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substantial

[suhb-stan-shuhl] / səbˈstæn ʃəl /




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There are many moving parts to consider, but you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task: saving consistently and building substantial retirement assets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The government has recently announced substantial investments of public money in energy software company Kraken, self-driving firm Wayve and a UK tech focused investment fund Playground Global.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Even with "a substantial apprenticeship programme", he said his company could not train everyone they needed, and would need to turn to France, Germany or Poland to find personnel.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Ryerson also has achieved substantial club success while developing into a leader for Norway’s national team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The violent conflict in Cuba created substantial economic and political instability, which captured the attention of the American government because Cuba was only ninety miles from the coast of Florida.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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